MLB Preview With Jeff Passan, Caitlin Clark Gets Revenge, The A's Ownership Is A Joke Plus We're Getting A Turtle
Apr 3, 2024
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ESPN baseball expert Jeff Passan discusses the next moneyball trends in baseball, boycotting his Hall of Fame vote, and the rise of super teams. Caitlin Clark seeks revenge in women's basketball, while the A's ownership debacle and fan movement capture attention. The hosts entertain with hot takes on NFL news and eventually plan to acquire a gambling turtle for the show.
MLB postseason success is unpredictable, shifting team focus on securing playoff spots over regular-season wins.
Shohei Ohtani's alleged illegal gambling involvement and theft raise ethical concerns and uncertainty within Major League Baseball.
Teams prioritize playoff contention over high regular-season win totals due to the volatile nature of postseason performances.
Payroll disparities in MLB do not guarantee playoff success, leading to a focus on innovative competitive strategies for postseason contention.
The Oakland Athletics' challenges with market inefficiencies highlight the impact of team strategies on competitiveness and league dynamics.
Deep dives
Shohei Ohtani Investigation Update
The investigation into Shohei Ohtani's situation, linked to an alleged illegal gambling ring, is expected to be prolonged due to federal involvement. Major League Baseball is waiting for the federal investigation to conclude before providing any clarity on the matter.
Expanded Playoffs and Collective Bargaining Agreement
Recent MLB seasons have shown that the team with the worst record has made it to the World Series, indicating the unpredictability of October baseball. This uncertainty has led teams to focus more on securing a postseason spot rather than aiming for a high regular-season win total.
Shohei Ohtani Alleged Theft Investigation
Apart from the alleged illegal gambling involvement, questions loom over the alleged theft that Shohei Ohtani reported. The lack of details regarding a formal investigation or involved authorities raises doubts and leaves many unanswered questions.
Playoff Team Successes
The recent trend of teams with lower regular-season records succeeding in the playoffs has shifted the focus of MLB teams. With October baseball proving unpredictable, teams now prioritize making the playoffs over securing high regular-season win totals.
Financial Disparities in Baseball
Despite significant payroll disparities in MLB, only a handful of teams are perceived to have minimal chances of playoff contention due to the volatility and unpredictability of postseason performances, leading to a shift in team strategies towards securing playoff spots rather than amassing high regular-season win totals.
MLB Team Dynamics and Competitive Strategies
Teams like the Athletics facing challenges with market inefficiencies are explored. The focus is on the impact of competitive strategies, including betting algorithms and team management decisions, on the team's success and overall league dynamics.
Implications of Tanking in MLB
The podcast delves into the consequences of tanking in MLB, particularly accentuating the Oakland Athletics' lack of competitiveness and controversial decisions. The discussion scrutinizes the motivations behind teams not prioritizing a competitive stance and the implications of such strategies on the broader league dynamics.
Future Trends in Baseball Strategies
The conversation shifts towards upcoming trends in baseball, highlighting the importance of innovative approaches like reducing pitching injuries as the next frontier. It discusses the focus on keeping pitchers healthy and how teams are strategizing to address this critical aspect for long-term success in the sport.
Jeff's Harrowing Experience with a Falling Tree
Jeff recounts the terrifying incident where a massive tree branch fell on him, breaking his back. Despite being pinned to the ground and facing potential paralysis, Jeff managed to escape serious harm and later enjoyed a night in the hospital introduced to ketamine, ordering Taco Bell, and watching wrestling, marking it as a memorable experience.
Jeff's Senior Prank Involving a Stripper at School
Jeff shares a daring senior prank from high school where he orchestrated bringing a stripper to school to surprise the new principal. The elaborate plan involved the stripper dressed as a teacher asking for an 'anatomy room,' leading to chaos and police involvement. Despite nearly facing consequences, Jeff's prank left a lasting impression, showcasing his bold and unconventional sense of humor.
Caitlin Clark gets her revenge on LSU and the women's Elite 8 Monday night was awesome (00:00:00-00:12:08). John Fisher and the A's management are a complete joke and we're now all in on the fan movement to expose these frauds (00:12:08-00:24:32). Providence basketball fans might gaslight Ed Cooley into resigning (00:24:32-00:28:09). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Schefter's revenge on Rodgers and Rajon Rondo retires (00:28:09-00:45:25) . ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the show to talk baseball, what the next moneyball will be, the super teams and teams that are an absolute joke, boycotting his Hall of Fame vote and tons more (00:45:25-01:47:35). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's and we're getting ourselves a gambling turtle (01:47:35-02:05:03).
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